Most people seem to use tote bags for their airplane carry-ons, and I suppose I can understand why. They're lightweight, and versatile to arrange, with interiors that can be partitioned out in an endless series of ways. Also, without a top flap or lock, they're easy to get in and out of, which is important for any bag intended to accompany your through an airport. My problem with totes is that they tend to get heavy, and for heavy bags, I like to have a couple carrying options. With the brand new Louis Vuitton Pernelle Tote, the brand solves exactly that problem.

When I look at the Pernelle, I immediately see a travel bag, although at 17 inches wide, it's also perfect for the current trend for big bags. It features rolled double top handles for those who prefer to hand or elbow carry, and for hands-free use, the wide should strap allows the bag to be carried comfortably on the shoulder. Louis Vuitton hasn't provided any information on this new bag's strap drop yet, but just based on its proportion with the rest of the bag, it appears also long enough to allow the bag to be carried crossbody.

Right now, the bag comes in one size and one material: Taurillon leather, which is thick and supple. All three currently available shades feature a not-quite-tonal logo that's rather large and may be off-putting to some, but in the black-with-navy colorway specifically, I sort of like it. Check out all three below; the bag is priced at$3,650 via Louis Vuitton.

The Croisette Bag

Last year in May, Louis Vuitton introduced the Croisette Bag for the first time. It was an instant-hit and we received a lot of positive comments. The Croisette Bag is compact but has flawless functionalities. The design is chic with sophisticated detailing. It comes with a boho-chic tassel, but can be removed if you don’t like it. You can carry this bag for special events or match your casual chic outfit.

Read: Louis Vuitton Croisette Bag Review

The Metis Pochette Bag

But then a competitor arrived in November 2016; it’s the Louis Vuitton Metis Pochette Bag. This bag is bigger, but has the same functionalities like the Croisette Bag – both come with handle for hand carry and leather strap for shoulder carry. The Metis Pochette Bag has a rectangle shape and has more pockets and compartments than the Croisette Bag. While the Croisette is better for casual days or the weekends, the Pochette Metis is a better choice as a workbag or for the busy woman who needs to carry a lot of essentials everyday.

Read: Louis Vuitton Metis Pochette Bag

The expansion of the Metis Pochette Bag line

If you look at what Louis Vuitton has done lately, the Metis Pochette bag has been extended from basic Monogram Canvas to Monogram Empreinte and other rare prints like the Monogram Reverse Canvas. The Monogram Empreinte is luxurious leather that changes the look to modern elegant.

The journey of the Croisette Bag was less exciting. Until today it’s only available in Damier Ebene Canvas or Damier Azur Canvas. So what does this mean? Is the Metis Pochette Bag more popular?

Which one is better?

I think each of them have their own style and use. The Croisette Bag is smaller in size and has less compartments but it’s nice to wear for the shopping days or at lunch meetings. The tassel is playful and will go well with simple casual outfit like jeans and tee’s

The Metis Pochette Bag is bigger and has lots of useful compartment. It’s ideal for work but can be carried in the weekends as well. It’s a practical bag especially when you need to carry a lot of essentials. The Metis Pochette in Reversed Monogram or Monogram Empreinte creates a different look for different occasions.

In terms of pricing, the Croisette Bag is slightly cheaper, it’s priced at $1590 USD in Canvas. The Pochette Metis Bag in canvas is priced at $1780 USD, but it’s also bigger.

In terms of sizes, the Croissette is measured 9.8′ x 6.7′ x 2.5′ inches (L x H x W) while the Pochette Metis is measured 9.8′ x 2.5′ x 3.5′ inches (L x H x W). So the length is the same, but the Pochette Metis is bigger in height and width because of the extra compartments.

What do you think? If you need to choose, which bag would you go for and why?

Just when you thought you had enough of Louis Vuitton’s various collaborations, especially after recent launches with the likes of Fragment, Jeff Koons and Supreme, here’s a really cute one that no fan of the French luxury house should be without.

Not a real collaboration in the sense that there aren’t any RTW, bags or SLGs up for grabs, this collaboration is also only available at LV’s ongoing Volez, Voguez, Voyagez exhibition in Seoul. Fittingly, because it is in Korea, LV hooked up with Kakao Talk and released a couple of adorable novelty pieces that you know you want.

From a pack of 8 stickers (KRW36,000) to large A3 posters (KRW27,000each) featuring various Kakao Talk characters that are frolicking amongst LV’s trunks, there are also embroidered patches (KRW89,000) and embossed luggage tags (KRW245,000 each) for sale, much like the one above that features Ryan with his very own piece of LV luggage.

The bad news? You can only purchase these merchandise after you’ve visited the exhibition which is at Dongdaemun Design Plaza. The good news? You have until 27 August 2017 to make a trip into Seoul if you really want these fun collectibles. Or, beg any colleague/friend/relative who is making the trip soon, because once the exhibition’s over, they won’t be available anywhere anymore.

THE BRAND’S MEN’S DESIGNER, KIM JONES, IS AT IT AGAIN WITH NEW TAKES ON LV’S FAMOUS LOGO

When it comes to bags, I sometimes feel like I look forward to Louis Vuitton‘s men’s show more than its show for women. Don’t get me wrong—the women’s bags put out by Nicolas Ghesquiere’s team are always a seasonal highlight for me, but men’s designer Kim Jones has a particular way of melding the brand’s signatures with a particular sort of sportiness that makes everything feel fresh, casual and easy to integrate into a wardrobe.

One of my favorite things about Jones’ men’s bags has been his use of color beyond the traditional chocolate and tan of the Louis Vuitton monogram, specifically his mixtures of black, grey and various shades of blue. The brand new Louis Vuitton Monogram Split print, which Jones debuted on his Spring 2018 runway in Paris last week, is the latest in this line of experiments. As you might imagine, the inspiration for the name comes from how the print looks on the bag.

Ghesquiere has played with inverting the traditional colors of the LV monogram in his women’s bags and then using both combinations in the same piece, and here Jones is doing something similar with the Monogram Eclipse color scheme he created: the motifs are the same color in each part of the print, but the background is different, half light and half dark. It’s a lot of logo, but the sporty finishes make that feel appropriate—after all, streetwear’s influence on recent fashion has brought about a full-scale resurgence of the major logo bag. Minimalists will hate it, but Louis Vuitton has never been for them anyway.

Louis Vuitton has teamed up with esteemed artist Jeff Koons for the new ‘Masters’ collaboration. The collection of handbags mixes the iconic artworks of past masters in a modern way. Famous works such as the ‘Mona Lisa’ by Leonardo da Vinci as well as ‘Mars, Venus and Cupid’ by Titian take the spotlight. The official campaign stars Louis Vuitton face and Swedish actress Alicia Vikander. Photography duo Mert & Marcus captures the Oscar-winning star in addition to Koons for the advertisements.

For all Louis Vuitton bag lovers out there, we are pleased to be the bearer of good news as we bring to you the bigger and better version of the Louis Vuitton Twist Bag. Your favourite LV bag is now featured in a new and improved handle version.

The new Louis Vuitton Twist Bag features a folded construction, which elevates the Twist signatures into the casual elegance pedestal. Sporting an oversized and unique shape, this latest addition brings new realms of functionalities to the family. Louis Vuitton removed the chains and replaced the bag with exclusive hand-braided handles. And notice how the bag is made in black metal piece.

With its gm size and roomy interiors, this LV accessory makes an ideal day-to-office bag. It comes in genuine Epi leather for that satisfying luxurious touch as you skim your fingers through it. It also features tone-on-tone edge dyeing for an elegant touch.

Taking in mind the demands of a modern woman, it now stylishly boasts of a one braided handle for effortless hand carrying. Lastly, we couldn’t take our eyes off its Signature LV twist-lock in 3D effect.